Tempie Avery Montford Center Playground

If your kid has outgrown the toddler stuff, this is the spot to know about in Asheville. The playground skews older — we’re talking 6 to 14 — with slides and a basketball court that actually gets used. Parents tend to appreciate how easy it is to keep an eye on things without having to hover; the layout just works that way. Clean, well-kept, and there are restrooms and parking on-site, which honestly makes a bigger difference than people admit.